AI Assistant for Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.(Core task)
  • 2Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).(Core task)
  • 3Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).(Core task)
  • 4Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.(Core task)
  • 5Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.(Core task)
  • 6Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and proprioceptive information.(Core task)
  • 7Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.(Core task)
  • 8Teach clients to travel independently, using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.(Core task)
  • 9Teach self-advocacy skills to clients.(Core task)
  • 10Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Service Orientation
Writing
Active Learning
Monitoring

Knowledge Areas

English LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyTransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingPublic Safety and SecuritySociology and Anthropology

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Amazon Web Services AWS softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visio

Other Tools

Ai Squared ZoomTextAmerican Printing House for the Blind Learn KeysAmerican Printing House for the Blind Talking TyperArkenstone Atlas SpeaksAxistive BigShot Screen MagnifierDolphin LunarFreedom Scientific MAGicInternet browser software

Daily Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Training and Teaching Others
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

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